Neumann TLM47 mic

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I've got a chance to get an unused one for $1200. Is this mic worth the money? It's goint to be used on vocals and acoustic guit.. Anyone who's used this mic have any wisdom before I take the plunge? Correction it's the TLM49
 
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I guess it depends on what other mics you have and what type of voice you have.

I recently got a TLM49 and have not found the perfect use for it yet.
It is pretty "unexciting" as a vocal mic and fairly neutral.
If you have an edgy voice (like a smokers voice) this might be just right for you.
It may be just the ticket for acoustic guitar or other acoustic instruments.

I have only had it for a short amount of time and only recorded a handful of different people's voice and a flute player.
 
tmix said:
I guess it depends on what other mics you have and what type of voice you have.

I recently got a TLM49 and have not found the perfect use for it yet.
It is pretty "unexciting" as a vocal mic and fairly neutral.
If you have an edgy voice (like a smokers voice) this might be just right for you.
It may be just the ticket for acoustic guitar or other acoustic instruments.

I have only had it for a short amount of time and only recorded a handful of different people's voice and a flute player.
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Wow, that doesn't sound like the kind of mic I want to go out and spend that kind of money for.
 
I know others have had different responses, But I have to be honest.
I am not trying to justify the price I spent by oohing and ahhing over something that is not real, because it blows my credibility.

I was a little disappointed actually.
I may feel differently once I find where it really shines, but to be honest, I like my Studio Projects T-3 Better for voice anyway.
 
I am not a huge fan of the Sienhieser mics. I'd suggest looking at some of the Gefell's, or maybe the Peluso's. Or, one of the other "clone" brands. I think you can get a Gefell with an M7 for that price though.
 
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A new TLM49 for $1200 sounds like a very good deal.

I bought a TLM49 after hearing a nearby studio vocal done with a M150 tube mic ($5k...). The M150 sounds huge; it fills the recording space in a way that's hard to describe. The TLM49 has a bit of that vibe but certainly can't get you all the way there.

It's my main vocal mic, I'm happy with it. I don't find it neutral. It has a pleasant rise (meaning not too much) at @ 5k and @ 12k and a slow downward bass slope beginning at 500Hz - excellent for backing vocals for those reasons and I've recorded a great deal of vocal harmony with it. If you have a singer who can use proximity well the mic can easily provide both warm lead vox as well as back round vocals at a distance.

I've found it only useful for vocals as of yet. Too much high end for acou guitar to suit my taste. I've heard a lot of people discuss using it for double bass/cello and kick though I've yet to do so myself.

If you need a one trick pony vocal mic it's a great option for the price you're looking at. If you need to record more than vocals look at something neutral with more polar patterns.
 
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nuemes said:
Very true for the TLM49. Think Chuck Prophet.
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Thanks for the input. No the voice we're recording is a little thin and not at all raspy. Now I'm seriously thinking about the Pearlman TM-1. There's pages and pages and pages of testimonials over at GS. All positive. Virtually no negative comments. I think it's going to be worth a try. If I don't like it, there's so many people who do, I don't think I'll have any trouble selling it.
 
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